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WJ62 BBF

2012 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls65,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 BBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 121,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 103,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 103,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,613 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,057 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,046 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily bald on inner edge - 285/30 ZR19 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,414 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 21 Nov 2019 54,414 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 29 Sep 2018 43,805 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,644 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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WJ62 BBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 65,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ62 BBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ62 BBF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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